How did the Mukden Incident advance Japanese imperialism?

O A. It gave Japan an excuse to retaliate against the Chinese and gain

control of Manchuria.

OB. It proved Japan's military strength and convinced the Soviet Union

to become Japan's ally.

O C. It allowed the Japanese navy to gain confidence and take over the

major Chinese port of Shanghai.

D. It preoccupied the French military and let Japan more easily

conquer French Indochina.

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Silvester

8 July, 06:09

How did the Mukden Incident advance Japanese imperialism?

O A. It gave Japan an excuse to retaliate against the Chinese and gain

control of Manchuria.

OB. It proved Japan's military strength and convinced the Soviet Union

to become Japan's ally.

O C. It allowed the Japanese navy to gain confidence and take over the

major Chinese port of Shanghai.

D. It preoccupied the French military and let Japan more easily

conquer French Indochina.

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Jessie Graham · Answer 1

I believe it's A

The Mukden Incident, also known as the Manchuria Incident, occurred in 1931 ... The bomb injured members of the Japanese army stationed in Manchuria which provided rationale to the Japanese invasion of Manchuria days later. The Japanese sought control of Manchuria - the Northern part of China.